The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Burlington Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Burlington Township has enacted a 12-month pause on data center development while it considers new rules; the township board may extend it. The notice does not say existing centers must stop operating.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Burlington Township.
current law · Burlington TownshipPauses data center development for an initial 12 months, with the township board able to extend the moratorium while it considers ordinance changes.Michigan Burlington Township Data Center and Battery Storage Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure imposes a 12-month moratorium on data centers, putting development on hold while the township considers new rules. The township board can extend it, so the delay could last longer; the notice does not say existing data centers must stop operating.
Timing
- Ends
- 12 months after adoption
The initial moratorium on data centers and battery energy storage systems lasts 12 months after adoption. The Township Board may extend it by resolution as appropriate to allow time to complete ordinance or regulatory amendments.
People behind it
- Burlington Township Board
Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-8-13A, establishing the temporary moratorium on data centers and battery energy storage systems.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements2
Imposes an initial 12-month moratorium on data centers, preventing their development or operation during that period.
Allows the Township Board to extend the moratorium by resolution as needed to complete amendments or additions to township ordinances and regulations.
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